Carlos Sainz Jr. driving the STR12 at the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Toro Rosso
Designer(s)
James Key (Technical Director)
Ben Waterhouse (Deputy Technical Director)
Paolo Marabini (Head of Structural Design)
Mark Tatham (Head of Mechanical Design)
Brendan Gilhome (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor
Toro Rosso STR11
Successor
Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13
Technical specifications[1]
Chassis
Carbon-fibre composite survival cell
Suspension (front)
Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pushrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and anti-roll bars. Sachs dampers
Suspension (rear)
Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pullrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and anti-roll bars. Sachs dampers
Length
5,250 mm (207 in)
Width
2,000 mm (79 in)
Height
950 mm (37 in)
Wheelbase
3,500 mm (138 in)
Engine
Renault R.E.17 (rebadged as Toro Rosso), 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine, limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor
Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission
Red Bull Technology Eight-speed + one reverse sequential, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation with limited-slip differential
Weight
728 kg (1,605 lb)
Fuel
Esso / Mobil
Lubricants
Mobil 1
Brakes
Brembo carbon discs, calipers and pads
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero (dry) tyres Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres
Competition history
Notable entrants
Scuderia Toro Rosso
Notable drivers
10. Pierre Gasly
26. Daniil Kvyat
28/39. Brendon Hartley
55. Carlos Sainz, Jr.
Debut
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Last event
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
20
0
0
0
0
The Toro Rosso STR12 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Scuderia Toro Rosso to compete during the 2017 Formula One season. The car made its competitive début at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix. It was initially driven by Daniil Kvyat and Carlos Sainz, Jr., however both drivers were replaced by Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley towards the end of the season, after the former was dropped from the Red Bull programme, and the latter began a 2018 contract with Renault four races early.[2][3]
The radical regulation changes meant that the STR12 started on a clean sheet of paper, but it was designed and built by the same people in Faenza and Bicester who produced its predecessor, which was regarded as an excellent package. The STR12 is powered by engines supplied by Renault after the team used 2015-specification Ferrari power units throughout the 2016 season;[4] however, the engines were rebadged and the engine and chassis package run under the name 'Toro Rosso'.
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